Nescafé Clásico Sweetened Instant Coffee from Mexico
Soluble coffee granules derived from coffee extracts, pre-sweetened with over 65% sugar by dry weight, entered under Chapter 17 Note 7 provisions. Popular for quick preparation of sweetened coffee drinks. Falls under 2101.12.4400 as a sugar-heavy coffee preparation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm product meets Additional U.S
• Note 2 definition for Chapter 17 sugar content requirements
• Maintain records of dry weight sugar analysis; common pitfall is moisture inclusion skewing percentages
• Check for TRQ eligibility under Note 7 to avoid general rates